Album News: Lucero - 1372 Overton Park

Finally, a snippet more news for the new Lucero album, the follow up to the magnificent That Much Further West. It's going to be called 1372 Overton Park and will come out October 6th. You can stream one of the songs too, 'The Devil and Maggie Chascarillo' below. It's going to be amazing. This year is a great year for Alt.Country.

Listen:(Sorry it plays automatically, must sort that out).

Album News: Pearl Jam - Backspacer

Backspacer is the confirmed title for Pearl Jam's ninth album, due to be released in September (the 20th to be exact). You can listen to a clip of 'The Fixer' below, a song that they played on Conan O'Brien, which has had all its links removed from youtube due to copyright. A major pity. The promotional push would've helped. Greedy corporations again (Universal this time).

Tracklist:
1. “Gonna See My Friend”
2. “Got Some”
3. “The Fixer”
4. “Johnny Guitar”
5. “Just Breathe”
6. “Amongst The Waves”
7. “Unthought Known”
8. “Supersonic”
9. “Speed Of Sound”
10. “Force Of Nature”
11. “The End”

Listen to a clip of 'The Fixer':

Album Cover: Richard Hawley - Truelove's Gutter

Another album from Richard (I gave you news of this a month or two back, remember), another horrible album cover. However, to go along with that, we do have a tracklist. The album comes out September 21st in the UK, so it'll be out the 18th in Ireland. I can't wait.

Tracklist:
01 As the Dawn Breaks
02 Open Up the Door
03 Ashes on the Fire
04 Remorse Code
05 Don't Get Hung Up in Your Soul
06 Soldier On
07 For Your Lover, Give Some Time
08 Don't You Cry

Live: The Brainwave Horse Show Hustle

I'm all in favour of a charity night. Especially when it's one with such a magnificent lineup. The Brainwave Horse Show Hustle is in aid of the Irish Epilepsy Association, and takes place on August 7th at Krystle Nightclub. Music comes from David Kitt, The Chapters, History of Harry and All Star Charge.

Buy your tickets here:
http://www.tickets.ie/secure/booking1.aspx?event=TKFSB

Download: Akron/Family - River

Akron/Family have a lot of US tour dates coming up. Usually when that happens, they're promoting something, like their excellent new album Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free. Also, they've given a free mp3 for download, which is even better.


Download:
Akron Family - 'River'

US Dates:
7/22/09 Cleveland, OH - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
7/23/09 Detroit Lakes, MN - 10,000 Lakes Festival 2009
7/24/09 Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
7/25/09 Calgary, AB - Calgary Folk Festival
7/26/09 Calgary, AB - Calgary Folk Festival
7/29/09 Steamboat Springs, CO - Ghost Ranch Saloon
7/30/09 Vail, CO - The Sandbar
7/31/09 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
8/02/09 Jersey City, NJ - All Points West Music & Arts Festival
8/09/09 New York, NY - Other Music - Free In-store - 7 PM
8/11/09 Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
8/12/09 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
8/13/09 Atlanta, GA - E.A.R.L.
8/14/09 Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
8/15/09 Asheville, NC - Transfigurations at Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
8/24/09 Santa Monica, CA - Morning Becomes Eclectic (89.9FM KCRW)
8/28/09 San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Music Festival w/ John Vanderslice
8/29/09 Los Angeles, CA - El Ray Theatre
9/07/09 Seattle, WA - Bumbershoot Festival
9/08/09 Portland, OR - Bagdad Theatre
9/10/09 Baltimore, MD - Talking Head Club
9/11/09 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
9/12/09 Monticello, NY - ATP NY - Kutshers Country Club w/ Animal Collective, Panda Bear and Atlas Sound
9/14/09 Hudson, NY - Jason's Upstairs w/ Jeffrey Lewis, Slaraffenland
9/15/09 Williamsport, PA - Site: B w/ Jeffrey Lewis, Slaraffenland, Doc Mach and the Field Surgeons
9/16/09 Ithaca, NY - Castaways w/ Jeffrey Lewis, Slaraffenland
9/17/09 Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place w/ Jeffrey Lewis, Slaraffenland
9/18/09 London, ON, Canada - LOLA Festival
9/19/09 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick w/ Jeffrey Lewis, Slaraffenland
9/20/09 Louisville, KY - 21C Museum Atrium Gallery w/ Jeffrey Lewis, Slaraffenland

Watch 'Everyone is Guilty':

Live: Mumford and Sons at the Academy

After seeing Marcus Mumford support Laura Marling two years ago at Whelan's (Robotnik also gave support that night - fantastic), I've been in love with him and with his music.

He returns with his full band, Mumford and Sons, after their great Oxegen performance. They'll be playing the Academy 2 on September 26th. Tickets are priced at €11.80 and go on sale this Friday.

Live: More Pixies at the Olympia Theatre

What did I tell you? Didn't I say there'd be a third Pixies date announced for the Olympia? Well there is! It's on Wednesday September 30th.

Tickets for this third show go on sale tomorrow at 9 a.m. and are sure to sell out fairly quickly.

Watch 'Debaser' live: